Paul Westergaard MD M Eng
About Paul Westergaard MD M Eng
Paul Westergaard is a Chief Medical Information Officer at Cornwall Community Hospital, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in healthcare process improvement and medical informatics, with extensive experience in critical care and product management.
Work at Cornwall Community Hospital
Paul Westergaard has held multiple roles at Cornwall Community Hospital since 2015. He serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer, a position he has held since 2018. In addition, he is the Medical Director of Intensive Care and works as an Intensivist and General Internist. His tenure in these roles spans over nine years, during which he has focused on improving healthcare processes and enhancing patient care through medical informatics.
Education and Expertise
Paul Westergaard has a strong educational background in medicine and engineering. He earned his MD from McMaster University from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A. Sc) and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) from the University of Toronto. His training includes a Critical Care Fellowship and an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Ottawa, which has solidified his expertise in critical care medicine.
Background in Technology and Healthcare
Before his current roles, Paul Westergaard gained valuable experience in technology product management at ViXS Systems Inc. He also worked as a Scientific Patent Advisor at Torys LLP, where he provided insights on medical devices and technology. His experience extends to hardware design at AMD Inc., contributing to the development of advanced technology products. This diverse background supports his focus on healthcare process improvement.
Achievements in Medical Informatics
Paul Westergaard specializes in healthcare process improvement, utilizing medical informatics to enhance patient care. His roles at Cornwall Community Hospital reflect his commitment to integrating technology into healthcare practices. His experience in both clinical and technological settings enables him to drive initiatives that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.